Date: 25 Aug 2006 08:39:22 -0700 From: "jeffro" <jeff.trendellnospamel.net> Subject: Re: Fuel cut off valve on saab 9.3s convertable
Thanks for the info Dervman I think its probably the fuel shut off I mean, it did indeed clip a kerb..now it wont start, where will I find this ? Thanks Again..jeffro DervMan wrote: > "Dave Hinz" <DaveHinznospaml.com> wrote in message > news:4l8eqjFpau1U1nospamvidual.net... > > On 25 Aug 2006 06:33:34 -0700, jeffro <jeff.trendellnospamel.net> wrote: > >> Hi all > >> Can anyone tell me where to find the Fuel cut off valve on my 1999 SAAB > >> 9-3s, convertable. > >> I am told by 'someone who knows', that this has tripped and that's why > >> it wont start. > > > > I don't think that's how a fuel cutoff valve works. Historically, they > > kick in at over-rev or over-pressure limits to protect the engine. Once > > the RPM drops below 6K or the pressure drops below whatever, it opens > > back up. > > > > Do you have a local Saab Specialist garage? > > If you bounce the car off a kerb it's possible you can trigger the fuel shut > off..? > > -- > The DervMan > www.dervman.com
